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Brookings County establishes CO2 pipeline advisory committee after public commenters urge full halt
Summary
After several residents urged county action on a proposed CO2 sequestration pipeline, the Brookings County Commission voted unanimously to create a CO2 Pipeline Advisory Committee to review federal, state and local materials and advise the commission.
The Brookings County Commission on Tuesday approved Resolution No. 25-11 formally creating the Brookings County CO2 Pipeline Advisory Committee following public comments calling for “complete closure” of a proposed CO2 pipeline.
Members of the public addressed the commission during the allotted public-comment period, saying the pipeline and carbon-capture projects raise safety, property-rights and transparency concerns. Resident Jeff Struy said he supports “complete closure,” calling the project a "bad, expensive idea" and raising objections to eminent domain and the developer’s experience. Resident Jane Paper urged the commission to publish committee materials and to ensure representation from…
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